Marulan, NSW 2579 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marulan is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2579, home to 1,428 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Upper Lachlan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 136 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,428
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,484 /week
- Median personal income
- $739 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Goulburn Mulwaree
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Marulan Public School
- Tallong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 25 bus stops
- George St After Thoroughfare St
- George St Opp Thoroughfare St
- George St At Goulbum St
- Goulburn St At George St
- Marulan Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 82.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 74.2% of the 904 resolvable premises in Marulan. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 74.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 2579 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 58 theft, 39 violent offences, 26 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marulan?
Marulan (NSW 2579) had 1,428 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.
What is the median rent in Marulan?
The median advertised rent in Marulan is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marulan?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Marulan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Marulan Public School (0.2 km), Tallong Public School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marulan?
Marulan is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (74.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marulan?
Across postcode 2579, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (58), violent (39), other (26). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Marulan?
In Marulan, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (82.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marulan?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marulan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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